Zerodate K87 vs Niuniu KB40
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![[In Stock] Zerodate K87 Full RGB Wired Mechanical Keyboard](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/0262/0278/files/K87_19.jpg?v=1745378340&width=3840&quality=75)
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Zerodate K87
Build quality in the top 30% of 80% boards under $100.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- No numpad.
Get the
Niuniu KB40
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the bottom 40% of 40% boards under $300.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
Zerodate K87
Niuniu KB40
Layout size
80%
40%
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Ergonomics
Standard
Ortholinear
Case material
ABS
Aluminum
- Zerodate K87
- Niuniu KB40
- Performance
- 6847
- Build quality
- 7067
- Productivity
- 6680
- Customizability
- 7563
- Portability
- 5288
Zerodate K87 vs Niuniu KB40 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 20 specs differ
Zerodate K87
Niuniu KB40
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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